Job Title: Advanced Practice Clinician Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Reason for Opening: Understaffed
Duration: Potential Hire
Location and Travel Requirements:
Primary service areas: New Haven and Middlesex counties, Connecticut Travel occurs during scheduled work hours Up to three facilities per shift Reliable transportation required
Schedule: Monday through Friday 800 AM to 500 PM No on-call responsibilities No weekends No holidays Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
Dress Code: Medical attire Scrub color not applicable
Position Summary: The Advanced Practice Clinician APC Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant supports the Senior Community Care SCC program, a longitudinal integrated care delivery model designed to provide comprehensive coordinated care to high-risk health plan members in facility-based settings. The APC serves as a key member of an interdisciplinary care team delivering high-quality medical care to senior living residents with complex medical, behavioral, social, and functional needs. This role offers an opportunity to practice at the top of license in a supportive environment with a strong emphasis on patient-centered care, clinical excellence, and work-life balance.
Clinical Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive medical assessments for assigned members Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical and behavioral health conditions Provide ongoing evaluation and monitoring of patient status in long-term care settings Perform physical assessments requiring standing, kneeling, and navigating varied living environments
Care Planning and Coordination:
Collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary care team, including nursing, social work, and facility staff Participate in advanced illness management and advanced care planning discussions Address end-of-life care needs with patients and caregivers in a compassionate and informed manner Ensure continuity of care across multiple facilities
Patient and Caregiver Education:
Counsel patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans, and preventive care Provide education related to chronic disease management, medications, and health maintenance Support patients with complex behavioral, social, and functional challenges
Documentation and Compliance
Complete accurate, timely, and thorough clinical documentation Ensure appropriate ICD-10 coding for all conditions treated Utilize electronic medical record systems proficiently Adhere to regulatory clinical and organizational standards
Required Qualifications
Licensure and Certification:
Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in the state of residence or ability to obtain prior to start date National board certification in one of the following: • Family Nurse Practitioner • Adult Nurse Practitioner • Gerontology Nurse Practitioner • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner • Physician Assistant Certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Active DEA license with prescriptive authority Ability to obtain a collaborative practice agreement if required by state law
Education:
Nurse Practitioner Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program Physician Assistant Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program Minimum education requirement: Masters degree
Physical and Functional Requirements
Ability to lift and transport a 30-pound bag in and out of a vehicle Ability to navigate stairs and varied facility environments Ability to sit, stand, and kneel to perform patient assessments
Other Requirements
Access to reliable transportation Full COVID-19 vaccination required in compliance with federal, state, local, and client regulations Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
Preferred Qualifications
One or more years of clinical practice experience preferably in a long-term care or senior living setting Experience caring for patients with complex behavioral, social, and functional needs Strong understanding of geriatrics and chronic disease management Experience with advanced illness and end-of-life discussions Proficiency with electronic medical records and clinical documentation systems